On January 1, 2025, Illinois Public Act 103-0994 took effect, amending the Illinois Power of Attorney Act to reduce risk for third parties by ...

In Illinois, a power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows one person to act on behalf of another in specific matters, such as financial transactions or healthcare decisions. The state ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a measure meant to protect the elderly from being ripped off by people they've entrusted with their power of attorney. The AARP says this ...

If you’re not able to manage the purchase or sale of a property in person—or prefer to outsource this complicated task to someone else—you might draw up a power of attorney agreement. A power of ...

What Is Durable Power of Attorney for Finances? A durable power of attorney for finances is a legal document that authorizes another person to manage the principal's financial affairs, including ...

A healthcare power of attorney or healthcare proxy empowers someone to speak with and make decisions about another person’s medical condition, care, and treatment. A healthcare power of attorney, ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My father is agent in the durable power of attorney for my aunt who is now incapacitated with severe Alzheimer’s. He is putting his affairs in order and wants to transfer his rights ...

An online tool to apply for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is still not available despite being announced over a year ago – and the Government has confirmed that it doesn't have a launch date. This ...